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CrossFire 8720 Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch, v. 1.00.02, P/N: 710001800

Switch Access for Management

3.6.3  Console Management Features

Console management offers the following features:

Switch configuration: Provides access to parameters that control the switch’s 
operation, including IP switching parameters, Spanning Tree, VLAN and 
CrossLink configuration, network management parameters, console/serial link 
parameters. For a complete list of these options, refer to Configuring the 
Switch
 section in the Olicom CrossFire 8720 Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch 
Reference Guide
.

Switch reboot: Triggers a reboot, equivalent in action to cycling the power or 
pressing the Reset button. The software initiated reboot gives some additional 
options, like skipping the power-on self test.

Status and counters: Provides access to display screens informing about switch 
and port status, network activity, the address tables, and Spanning Tree 
operation.

Event Log: Enables you to read progress and error messages that are useful for 
checking and troubleshooting switch operation. 

Diagnostics: Provides access to screens for testing Ping connectivity and 
listing the current switch configuration, and to menu items for executing 
system management, monitoring, and troubleshooting commands. 

Image download: Enables you to download a new software version to the 
switch. 

Logout: Terminates the console session and disconnects Telnet access to the 
switch (if it has been used). 

Summary of Contents for CrossFire 8720

Page 1: ...I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e CrossFire 8720 Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch DOC 7037 v 1 00 02...

Page 2: ...CrossFireTM 8720 Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch Installation Guide...

Page 3: ...signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and...

Page 4: ...ket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible 2 To prevent electrical shock the power cord set used must comply with national regulations 2a The female receptacle of th...

Page 5: ...d 12 2 2 4 Installing a Universal Expansion Module 12 2 2 5 Mounting Hints 12 2 2 6 Cabling 13 2 2 7 Applying Power 16 3 Switch Access for Management 17 3 1 Selecting Management Interface 17 3 2 Using...

Page 6: ...Information 35 A 1 1 Out of Band Management Port and Cable Pin Outs 35 A 2 Management Port Pin Out 36 A 3 EIA 232 Modem Cable Connections 37 A 4 EIA 232 Null Modem Connections 38 A 4 1 Twisted Pair C...

Page 7: ...e 22 Figure 11 Straight through Modem Cable DB 25 DB 9 37 Figure 12 Straight through Modem Cable DB 9 DB 9 37 Figure 13 EIA 232 Null Modem Cable DB 25 for 25 pin Connector 38 Figure 14 EIA 232 Null Mo...

Page 8: ...net Layer 3 Switch Reference Guide enclosed as a PDF file on a CD ROM The CD ROM also contains an on line version of this installation guide When you need information outside the scope of the installa...

Page 9: ...viii CrossFire 8720 Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch v 1 00 02 P N 710001800...

Page 10: ...s on installing expansion modules see the UEM Quick Reference Guide that comes with each module Figure 1 CrossFire 8720 Front Panel 1 2 1 Connectors and Push Buttons Table 2 Front Panel Connectors Nam...

Page 11: ...owered on this indicates normal operation On The Fault LED is off during normal operation If the LED turns on an error has occurred Power the switch down and up again The Fault LED should not turn on...

Page 12: ...H EIN S T R U C T IO N F O RS E L E C T IO N O FP O W E RC O R DS E T P O W E RC O R D SB E F O R EA N YS E R V IC IN G S U P P L YU N IT S T O R E D U C ET H ER IS KO F E L E C T R IC S H O C K D IS...

Page 13: ...t important default settings are listed in table 5 Feature Default Value IP Management Access IP configuration IP address 192 0 2 1 IP mask 255 255 255 0 Configured on default subnet VLAN SNMP communi...

Page 14: ...s up Auto speed duplex flow control CrossLinks None Broadcast throttling 30 of total output traffic Port mirroring Off Spanning Tree Instances Single instance created on default VLAN Enable disable Gl...

Page 15: ...lt subnet VLAN is assigned IP address and mask 192 0 2 1 255 255 255 0 limited broadcasts BOOTP requests allowed in order to function require helper addresses to be defined on input subnets directed b...

Page 16: ...ity Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines remove jewelry including rings necklaces bracelets and...

Page 17: ...ention procedures when removing and replacing components Ensure that the chassis is electrically connected to ground using an ESD mat or a ground wire Wear an ESD preventive wrist strap ensuring that...

Page 18: ...t meet CEE 22 requirements The cord must be UL listed CSA labelled and consist of three conductors with a maximum of 15 feet in length Type SVT or SJT cord sets must be used for units which stand on a...

Page 19: ...ion restrictions for the CrossFire 8720 Switch In brief you must remember the following rules when planning to install the switch For shared media LAN segments acceptable distances are defined by the...

Page 20: ...shipping containers and contents for damage If any damage has occurred notify the shipping carrier Unpack the unit by removing the packing material and lifting it from its protective enclosures Visual...

Page 21: ...4 Installing a Universal Expansion Module In order to install a Universal Expansion Module UEM if you have received one follow the steps described in the Quick Reference Guide supplied with the UEM 2...

Page 22: ...the switch The pads must be mounted in the four recesses on the bottom of the switch When the pads are mounted simply place the switch on a clear level surface Leave enough room around the switch for...

Page 23: ...e installation instructions shipped with the UEM then go to the next step in this procedure 2 Following the CrossFire 8720 Cabling Chart provided by your network administrator connect the cables betwe...

Page 24: ...ing Chart provided by your administrator connect the cables between the devices and the faceplates as illustrated in figure 4 3 To ease troubleshooting label the faceplate 4 In the wiring closet conne...

Page 25: ...ithin the power supply when the power cord is connected After reading and heeding the above warnings power on your equipment 1 Ensure that you are using the correct power source and that the power cor...

Page 26: ...II console terminal interface built into the switch It is a standard command line interface CLI A general SNMP interface any management application running SNMP can manage the switch provided the corr...

Page 27: ...ess to all Network Addresses select the Enable checkbox 7 Click OK 3 2 2 Connecting a Management Station 1 Attach your management station running the selected web browser to a LAN connected to the swi...

Page 28: ...ch resources being a function of the switch load Figure 5 Login Screen After you log in you can modify the switch manager settings by clicking button 1 marked on figure 5 You will enter the next scree...

Page 29: ...or the topic Side bar 2 Running vertically down the left side of the manager application the side bar lists the major features of the device After you log in start by selecting one of these features C...

Page 30: ...l The device image also has active LEDs check the LED colors to determine port states and other signaling elements present on a real device If port selection does not make sense for a command the port...

Page 31: ...Logo 7 click the logo to open an Olicom web site for more help with switch management Advanced 8 Select Advanced to see more features topics and parameters Experienced users might want the greater man...

Page 32: ...mean or What happens if I click Zoom click the Help button To get more in depth and up to date answers click the Olicom logo to connect to the Olicom web site To read how to install and start using y...

Page 33: ...front panel is an EIA 232 port wired as a DTE See appendix A Cable and PIN Information for a description of the cables and adapters You should observe the following when connecting your console 1 To...

Page 34: ...on to cycling the power or pressing the Reset button The software initiated reboot gives some additional options like skipping the power on self test Status and counters Provides access to display scr...

Page 35: ...to the previous line Ctrl n or Moves the cursor to the next line Ctrl f or Moves the cursor forward one character Ctrl b or Moves the cursor backward one character Ctrl r Moves the cursor forward righ...

Page 36: ...se you can display a related parameter or parameter group by using a show command or character Type your input into the editable field Entering the character in the editable field causes the current p...

Page 37: ...r from the console menu turn off the terminal or quit from the Telnet session 2 If you have made configuration changes that require a switch reboot follow the sequence described in System Parameters s...

Page 38: ...using twisted pair cable from an RJ 45 connector you should use a cross over cable The connection will not work If you have used a straight through cable in this case the Lnk port LED will not come on...

Page 39: ...d Status Problem and Solution Status Off The switch is not connected to a power outlet or both power supply units are not present or faulty If general troubleshooting tips listed above this table do n...

Page 40: ...urce of problem power the switch off remove the mod ule and power the switch on again If no messages are visible the switch may have failed Contact Olicom Technical Support for assistance Lnk at each...

Page 41: ...on the front of the switch Both actions cause the switch to perform its power on self test which almost always will resolve any temporary operational problems Note that the reset processes also cause...

Page 42: ...ayer 3 Switch Reference Guide in PDF format on a CD ROM supplied with your switch for more information 4 4 2 Testing End to End Network Communications Both the switch and the cabling can be tested by...

Page 43: ...34 CrossFire 8720 Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch v 1 00 02 P N 710001800 Troubleshooting...

Page 44: ...ble installer for assistance with your cabling requirements A 1 1 Out of Band Management Port and Cable Pin Outs The switch s Out of Band Management OBM port labelled Management on the front panel is...

Page 45: ...net Layer 3 Switch v 1 00 02 P N 710001800 Cable and PIN Information A 2 Management Port Pin Out Table 8 Pin out of the DB 9 Management Port Pin Signal Name Shell CHS GND 3 TXD 2 RXD 7 RTS 8 CTS 6 DSR...

Page 46: ...s Management port to a modem Figure 11 Straight through Modem Cable DB 25 DB 9 Figure 12 Straight through Modem Cable DB 9 DB 9 Signal Name Terminal PC End 25 Pin Male Switch End 9 Pin Female TXD RTS...

Page 47: ...B 25 for 25 pin Connector Use a null modem crossover cable like the one shown in figure 14 to connect the Management port to a terminal DTE with a 9 pin connector Alternatively you can use a modem cab...

Page 48: ...X use crossover cable when connecting opposite type ports together for example MDI X to MDI use straight through cable For 10 Mbps connections to the ports you can use Category 3 4 or 5 unshielded twi...

Page 49: ...white blue orange white green brown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin Pin Straight Through Cable for connecting node to switch All conductors are wired to the same RJ 45 connector pins on each end...

Page 50: ...Recommendations Table 9 contains the maximum supported cable lengths The maximum lengths depend on the relevant media characteristics It is good practice to follow the cabling standards guidelines whe...

Page 51: ...42 CrossFire 8720 Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch v 1 00 02 P N 710001800 Cable and PIN Information...

Page 52: ...sure self test is enabled Capture and print the diagnostics note that any traffic through the switch will be disrupted Issue the relevant show configuration command and capture the result into a file...

Page 53: ...of the following e mail addresses U S A support olicom com the Americas Europe support olicom dk ROW Rest Of the World B 5 Anonymous Internet FTP Server All Olicom software updates quick fixes etc ca...

Page 54: ...nuals as required B 8 Problem Report Form Fill in both sides of this Problem Report Form print out the relevant system configuration files and fax or mail to Olicom Technical Support You can also fill...

Page 55: ...46 CrossFire 8720 Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch v 1 00 02 P N 710001800 Getting in Touch with Technical Support Problem Description Network Installation Sketch...

Page 56: ...ies 1 Year C 2 Limited Lifetime Warranty The warranties provided by Olicom in this Statement of Limited Lifetime Warranty apply only to products that you purchase from Olicom or an Olicom authorized r...

Page 57: ...f a product does not function as warranted during the warranty period Olicom at its sole discretion will repair replace with a product that is at least functionally equivalent or refund the purchase p...

Page 58: ...determination problem analysis and service request pro cedures provided by Olicom or your reseller Secure all programs data and funds contained in a product Inform Olicom or your reseller of changes...

Page 59: ...ble for any of the following Third party claims against you for losses or damages other than those under the first item listed above Loss of or damage to your records or data Economic consequential da...

Page 60: ...d lengths and types 41 rules 10 safety 13 Token Ring connections 14 15 troubleshooting 29 troubleshooting non standard cables 29 twisted pair pin outs 39 40 when to use cross over cables 10 when to us...

Page 61: ...ndations 8 ERR LED 2 ESD warnings 8 expansion modules installing 12 F fault LED 2 FFC complience ii fiber optic cables 41 flow control default setting 5 front panel components 1 2 FTP server 44 H heat...

Page 62: ...ctions 38 O OBM See console connection Olicom See service and support out of band management port See console connection overheating 9 overview of this manual vii P ping tests 33 pin outs 35 console c...

Page 63: ...t session 23 web interface description 20 switch reboot behavior default setting 5 SYS REQ 1 system date time default setting 5 T table mounting 13 technical support e mail 44 fax 44 hotline 43 WEB 45...

Page 64: ...pplies are not hot swappable 10 switch weight 9 temperature control 9 web based management 17 18 23 choosing a browser 18 connecting a management station 18 default security setting 4 help and documen...

Page 65: ...index 6 CrossFire 8720 Fast Ethernet Layer 3 Switch v 1 00 02 P N 710001800 Index...

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